Tramping: A New Zealand history tells the story of the development of tramping in New Zealand, tracing its origins to the way Maori and early Europeans engaged with the sometimes forbidding New Zealand mountains and bush. It describes how state-sponsored tracks and huts were developed for tourism in the late nineteenth century, most notably on the Milford Track, described as 'the finest walk in the world'. As a growing number of New Zealanders began to explore the outdoors, the first tramping clubs were formed in the early twentieth century, with a subsequent boom in tramping during the 1930s. The growth of an extensive hut and track network in the 1950s and '60s saw New Zealand become one of the best-developed countries in the world for hiking. Trampers' battles to have national parks and wilderness areas established, changes to gear and technology, and the role women have played in tramping are additional themes.
Authors - Shaun Barnett & Chris MacLean
First published in 2014 by Craig Potton Publishing, This copy printed in 2016
Hardcover with dust jacket
300 Pages
Large Book 270mm x 225mm x 35mm
Illustrations - numerous photos including early B/W and Colour images
Condition - Excellent / As New
Book stock no - B1386
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Tramping: A New Zealand history tells the story of the development of tramping in New Zealand, tracing its origins to the way Maori and early Europeans engaged with the sometimes forbidding New Zealand mountains and bush. It describes how state-sponsored tracks and huts were developed for tourism in the late nineteenth century, most notably on the Milford Track, described as 'the finest walk in the world'. As a growing number of New Zealanders began to explore the outdoors, the first tramping clubs were formed in the early twentieth century, with a subsequent boom in tramping during the 1930s. The growth of an extensive hut and track network in the 1950s and '60s saw New Zealand become one of the best-developed countries in the world for hiking. Trampers' battles to have national parks and wilderness areas established, changes to gear and technology, and the role women have played in tramping are additional themes.
Authors - Shaun Barnett & Chris MacLean
First published in 2014 by Craig Potton Publishing, This copy printed in 2016
Hardcover with dust jacket
300 Pages
Large Book 270mm x 225mm x 35mm
Illustrations - numerous photos including early B/W and Colour images
Condition - Excellent / As New
Book stock no - B1386
Showroom: View at BRIDGE EMPORIUM, 402A Main North Road, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND.
See the HOME PAGE for current OPENING HOURS.
Pick up in Store - Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Cash accepted
Delivery available in New Zealand only, via NZ POST - Postage $12.80 in bubble wrap envelope, ( delivery up to 3 working days) with a Rural surcharge of $5.70 where it applies. Or by COURIER POST $14.80 (next working day) plus the Rural Surcharge if applicable.
Payment by Direct Bank Transfer
Free Delivery for Book orders over $100
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